Hazard Short: Racism as a Public Health Issue
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In light of recent events in the media, racism has become a topic of conversation. In this episode, Katherine responds to the American Public Health Association's stance on racism and the declaration that it is a public health issue. She discusses important health effects of racism including access to education, housing, healthcare, green spaces, and violence, and how these factors can impact your health.
Listen to longer episodes of Public Health Hazard on Anchor or Spotify and follow us on Twitter @HazardPod to never miss the release of a new episode. Send us your health topic on Twitter and it could be featured on the show.
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Check out the declaration about racism as a public health issue from the American Public Health Association.
Reference the 3 part webinar series about racism and health, hosted by the American Public Health Association, to learn more about how racism has become a public health issue.
Check out studies conducted by the American Heart Association about the health effects of racism.
Learn more about how police violence can affect mental health.
Find out how racism and education are related here.
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